A review by onemorepagecrew
Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Lunar Love by Lauren Kung Jessen is an adorable enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy that would be ideal for readers looking for a clean / non-spice story.  In it we meet Olivia and Bennett, two CEOs of rival matchmaking companies using Chinese astrology to help pair couples for long-term happiness.  Olivia has just inherited her family business, carrying on the in-person company her grandmother started over 50 years ago.  Bennett just launched a new digital app that threatens to put them out of business.  The rest you’ll have to read to find out 😊 
 
There was so much I loved about this book.  The cultural history, the family traditions, the questions posed about modern day love and technology, multi-cultural character representation, and the banter between the couple.  I struggled to get behind Olivia at times, she felt so unjustified in her early actions.  That said, I did appreciate that she was a young adult and seemingly maturing throughout the book, and the full arc of the story showed her learning several lessons in personal growth. 
 
If you enjoy wholesome, clean romance stories with an enemies-to-lovers trope, this is an excellent choice.  It’s a debut author, a new release, and a BOTM pick and I bet you’ll be hearing a lot about it – go place your library hold now! 
 
Content warnings:  Death (off-page), Grief 
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